Bermuda Race News

Once again, Bermuda’s own rum company will sponsor the Newport Bermuda Race, providing sailors with multiple opportunities to sample its products. It’s a perfect match—the Newport Bermuda Race and the hand-crafted rums of Goslings Rums of Bermuda. That’s why Goslings...

Izze Best will lead a youth crew to Bermuda in June aboard FEO, a 40-foot Joshua steel ketch. By Chris Museler This will be the third Newport Bermuda Race for the stout, steel ketch FEO, but it’s going to be...

Gulf Stream navigation begins well before the race with a close watch on the evolution of the form and structure of the Stream across the route to Bermuda. By W. Frank Bohlen With 30 days to go to the start...

Chairman’s Update Those of you competing in the 2018 race have heard from me recently on upcoming Inspections Deadlines (see Official Notice Board), setting up your AIS MOB devices, and registering for the Onion Patch Series. Consider this another friendly reminder, along...

Personal AIS Man Overboard devices are required for the 2018 Newport Bermuda Race, and their set-up and use requires advance attention. By Mark Lenci. AIS MOB devices are expected to significantly increase the probability of locating a crewmember who has...

Three distinct stretches of water define the racecourse to Bermuda from Newport, RI. By Andrew Burton The span of water between Newport and Bermuda is furrowed with sailboat wakes. Mysterious currents whirl, challenging and frustrating navigators. Weather systems move rapidly...

Owner Andrew Hall chooses a traditional ballast set-up for his hot new J/121. By Chris Museler. It seems odd that Andrew Hall decided not to install the water-ballast tanks offered in his brand new J/121 Jackhammer. This turbo boost feature...

Chairman’s Update: In this week’s bulletin, we’re spreading the word about our continued commitment to the Clean Regattas program. This is the third consecutive race in which we have partnered with Sailors for the Sea on this critical effort...

These recommendations will help Newport Bermuda Race competitors pass inspection easily—and provide useful guidance for anyone sailing offshore. By James Phyfe, on behalf of sponsor Safe Harbor Marinas. Of the most anxiety-provoking steps on the path to the Newport Bermuda...